We don't have to sacrifice a pick to pick up Jackson. It's not like we have crazy depth at RB. A bunch of injury history. More bodies the etter and especially a vet like Jackson. But hey, that's no longer an option. But it made so much sense!

What baffles me is, it's so damn easy finding RBs at any point in the draft, yet for some unknown reason the Packers just can't find any. It's really unbelievable when you think about it.

Huff said he didn't know if he could wait for the Cowboys to clear up their cap situation.

They said that implies he might have other offers on the table.

Not surprising. We dropped the ball in hindsight. I'm glad we thought it was so important to franchise Spencer, for 10 million we could have just drafted a replacement and signed 2 Safeties and a SLB for that price. Not that Huff is an All-Star, but when you're safeties are as bad as what we have he would have been huge.

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I guarantee that if someone picks Cam Newton in the Top 5 they will regret it.

Well I don't necessarily think that keeping Finley was a terrible move, they definitely could have taken advantage of that money in other ways.

They could have front loaded the **** out of Rodgers' and/or Matthews' new deals to give them more cap flexibility in the future or used it to give Raji, who they could be in danger of losing because of those other two, a new contract.

This is just it. That's exactly what I wanted them to do. We all know that the Packers will pay Rodgers and Mathews, but Raji might walk.

I'm sure that they have a plan, but I can't imagine how paying that type of money to Jermichael Finley is a good idea.

Huff visited with us yesterday, very upset we didn't sign him. He has Baltimore lined up this week and I don't expect him to leave without being signed.

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Originally Posted by LonghornsLegend

Not surprising. We dropped the ball in hindsight. I'm glad we thought it was so important to franchise Spencer, for 10 million we could have just drafted a replacement and signed 2 Safeties and a SLB for that price. Not that Huff is an All-Star, but when you're safeties are as bad as what we have he would have been huge.

Has Spencer signed his franchise tender yet? If not, they should just remove it like Reid did with Corey Simon years ago. If he did, yeah, your team is pretty much screwed.

What really hurts is that for whatever reason, instead of just releasing some dead weight and sacrifice a year, they do the opposite. At least you guys reached an agreement with OLB Justin Durant. Of course, you cant sign him yet until you have the cap room but an agreement is better than nothing. :P

This is just it. That's exactly what I wanted them to do. We all know that the Packers will pay Rodgers and Mathews, but Raji might walk.

I'm sure that they have a plan, but I can't imagine how paying that type of money to Jermichael Finley is a good idea.

If Ted Thompson did it, I'm confident it wasn't a bad idea and it won't have an adverse effect of keeping our core together.

I'm not against letting Raji test the FA market. I'm not sure what he's going to ask for but unless we get something else along the DL to help him out he's going to give us the same production as any 1st round talent would. What I'm saying is give him help or let him walk.

For some reason, Heyward-Bey seems to have a reputation as a legitimate deep threat, even though there's no evidence aside from his speed to suggest that he is one. Last season, Heyward-Bey caught four of twenty deep passes for 181 yards and one touchdown; along with the two interceptions on deep throws, his quarterback rating on those deep passes was 41.9, not exactly among the best in the league. Even during his best season (2011), he only caught three of twenty-two deep throws for 132 yards and no touchdowns. He may have some physical tools, but he hasn't even approached quality production over the course of his career.

For some reason, Heyward-Bey seems to have a reputation as a legitimate deep threat, even though there's no evidence aside from his speed to suggest that he is one. Last season, Heyward-Bey caught four of twenty deep passes for 181 yards and one touchdown; along with the two interceptions on deep throws, his quarterback rating on those deep passes was 41.9, not exactly among the best in the league. Even during his best season (2011), he only caught three of twenty-two deep throws for 132 yards and no touchdowns. He may have some physical tools, but he hasn't even approached quality production over the course of his career.

From what I've seen of him he's better making large plays after the catch than in the air.

Stokely was good last year because he is a perfect match with Manning, and Manning can make anyone who follows his orders good. Just be where he says on time and catch the ball. The Broncos upgraded to Welker and Stokely should fade back to retirement. I have no idea what Tennessee is thinking bringing him in for a workout.